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Chrysler launches Pentastar V-6 engine

The Detroit News detnews.com -- The new line of V-6 engines will contribute to an overall fuel-efficiency improvement of more than 25 percent across the Chrysler, Ram Truck, Jeep and Dodge lineup.

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Submitted Mar 21, 2010 By: CaliberMan71

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Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,930 Points:797,015 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2010 6:36:27 PM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse This is good news for me. I have bought Chrysler products all my life and have had very good luck with them.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,805 Points:634,325 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2010 4:51:56 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse packard42: when they come out with a diesel engine in a 1 ton truck that gets 50 mph or more, I will be in line to pay the $50k for it. Esp. if it can be run on WVO or SVO. until then, I'll drive my 16 yo 1 ton diesel... it may not get much better diesel mileage but it's paid for and tows just fine, thank you very much.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,805 Points:634,325 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2010 4:49:27 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse about time they dust off the designs for more efficient, sipping (not guzzling) engines.
zakarpattya Sophomore Author Kansas City Posts:194 Points:181,320 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2010 4:39:29 PM Ignore zakarpattya Report Abuse You are right on, packards42. Also, this new Pentastar V6 will make or break chrysler. It should get them caught up with the big boys. This should put them back in the game, big-time.
packards42 Champion Author Washington Posts:1,683 Points:306,400 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2010 1:26:39 PM Ignore packards42 Report Abuse I hope Chrysler can import a small diesel next and break the 50 mph mark.
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:3,451 Points:737,295 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2010 6:07:32 AM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse why the wait for all these years... may be too little too late...
vandamme All-Star Author New York Posts:803 Points:98,205 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2010 5:22:42 AM Ignore vandamme Report Abuse "There's light at the end of the tunnel; I just don't like the length of the tunnel." --mopar dealer
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,404 Points:331,945 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:59:53 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse I can't wait.
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:4,021 Points:672,285 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:51:48 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse Perhaps that was true in your Caravan signwiz, but Chrysler's legendary Slant 6 and Hemi V8 (old & new) ARE great engines. With Chrysler's also legendary engineering, as opposed to manufacturing, the Pentastar V-6 could be a great one!
signwiz Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,101 Points:940,625 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:34:12 PM Ignore signwiz Report Abuse They have to do something... all of their engines up to now are notorious junk.
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:3,209 Points:623,630 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:25:17 PM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...time will tell if it works out...had a V6 Toyota truck once but needed more power to haul bigger stuff...
fordmexico Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,171 Points:182,000 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:25:16 PM Ignore fordmexico Report Abuse Neither Daimler nor Cerebus allowed Chrysler to invest much in drivetrains. Hopefully, this will allow them to regain some market share. Chrysler has been a leader in styling for some time. Reliability and durability will need to be addressed next. This new engine may help.
lowerpetroprice Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,730 Points:754,930 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:17:29 PM Ignore lowerpetroprice Report Abuse Hope this helps in the rebuilding process for Chrysler.
Jeff4U Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,304 Points:885,025 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:16:12 PM Ignore Jeff4U Report Abuse Fantastic! ... if I could find money laying around to buy a new car.
EVBuddy Champion Author Nevada Posts:11,729 Points:2,064,135 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:14:34 PM Ignore EVBuddy Report Abuse Lets see: Average of 25 MPG, plus 25% is about 31 MPG, I like to sound of 100 MPG, models should be out this model year.
dualtech Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:491 Points:108,380 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:13:48 PM Ignore dualtech Report Abuse This should of been a priority years ago.
Masercal Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,610 Points:780,740 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:12:22 PM Ignore Masercal Report Abuse This may be too little, too late for Chrysler.
djgunrunner Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,829 Points:1,386,615 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:10:05 PM Ignore djgunrunner Report Abuse Its about time and I really hope that it works. I will be ready for a new "300" in 2012 and the idea of an extra 25 percent sounds too good to be true. Now they need to work on getting the Dodge Ram with a Cummins better mileage. This they can do with going back to 3:54 axles and then going to a 20 inch tire. The 5.9 Cummins would be able to handle it and the new big engine could handle it very well. Wake up and smell the exhaust and the good things take over the mediocre. Until the get the mileage up on the Cummins I won't be buying a new one and I am on number three now.
14of45SSR Champion Author Saskatchewan Posts:2,122 Points:476,230 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:09:14 PM Ignore 14of45SSR Report Abuse The company that comes out with true fuel economy without the hybrid stuff & still be able to keep the horsepower up there where it is now will be the company that sells the vehicles...provided they're the same price or cheaper than the competitions same class vehicle & they have to look good too!
eddmac Champion Author Washington Posts:4,535 Points:999,080 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:07:01 PM Ignore eddmac Report Abuse most likely will be a departure
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:3,514 Points:714,215 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:03:19 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse It should be very interesting to see a new engine.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:3,154 Points:624,505 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 8:00:46 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse at what price?
flyfast Champion Author Kansas City Posts:4,531 Points:880,475 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:54:46 PM Ignore flyfast Report Abuse will it sell
JohnJ55 Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,053 Points:966,845 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:42:09 PM Ignore JohnJ55 Report Abuse i sure hope it works. chrysler could use some good news for a change, possibly too little too late.
OGW Champion Author London Posts:1,361 Points:672,915 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:41:29 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse We need fuel efficient V8's for trucks.
kbierley Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,656 Points:1,076,810 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:29:41 PM Ignore kbierley Report Abuse We will see how this goes.
FastAndy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,216 Points:1,117,920 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:29:14 PM Ignore FastAndy Report Abuse Is this one new engine introduction enough to save Chrysler for the long run?
egd Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,070 Points:1,335,685 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:28:37 PM Ignore egd Report Abuse lets hope this is really something we can see in the future
rippertoo All-Star Author Tacoma Posts:814 Points:169,835 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:27:58 PM Ignore rippertoo Report Abuse With what kind of quality. c\Chrysler quality is already and has been for some time horrible. Fiat is not even up to that level so no thank you.
GryphonX Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,882 Points:732,430 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:26:13 PM Ignore GryphonX Report Abuse Interesting ...
FuelOilOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,120 Points:575,570 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:25:47 PM Ignore FuelOilOH Report Abuse I hope the article was just a little too vague on the details and there is more to the story. Let Motor Trend test it and report the findings. I would believe what they uncover.
BuckO1877 Veteran Author Columbus Posts:328 Points:529,480 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:21:47 PM Ignore BuckO1877 Report Abuse Just how is this good news? Will this motor be in the Fiat 500?
orestroker All-Star Author Portland Posts:656 Points:709,190 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:15:25 PM Ignore orestroker Report Abuse Is this kinda like a K-car engine with two more cylinders?
Insp0999 All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:707 Points:266,160 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:14:48 PM Ignore Insp0999 Report Abuse This sounds like a marketing ploy, what is Multiair technology?
jjw0608 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:3,382 Points:1,002,370 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:13:36 PM Ignore jjw0608 Report Abuse Will Chrysler do anything right?
bruceha2000 Champion Author Vermont Posts:1,180 Points:560,745 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:13:17 PM Ignore bruceha2000 Report Abuse I'd like to see a bit more info. Like what kind of MPG in each vehicle.
saleboss All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:765 Points:550,770 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:11:45 PM Ignore saleboss Report Abuse I don't care how efficient they make a 6-cylinder engine, it still won't pull my trailer. How about doing the same things to the 8-cylinder engines!
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,173 Points:813,770 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:10:37 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse It is a time for change if a company wants to stay in business. Will the change meet the needs today, is another question, which will take a period of time too figure out.
ChuckGVT Champion Author Vermont Posts:2,121 Points:736,420 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:10:34 PM Ignore ChuckGVT Report Abuse Why bother? Chrysler is all but dead.
Rednix Champion Author Miami Posts:1,648 Points:343,315 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:10:23 PM Ignore Rednix Report Abuse It seems kind of strange that they call it pentastar (as in 5) for a v-6. Is it like the Chevy Colorado's I-5? Maybe one cylinder is fake.
TheWindsock All-Star Author San Francisco Posts:947 Points:166,160 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:10:21 PM Ignore TheWindsock Report Abuse its homework time...
Candy7244 Sophomore Author Oklahoma City Posts:127 Points:46,525 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:09:31 PM Ignore Candy7244 Report Abuse I do not believe this at all. Just another lie.
TheSnowstorm Champion Author Montreal Posts:4,473 Points:1,006,830 Joined:June 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:08:50 PM Ignore TheSnowstorm Report Abuse Let's see some real-life numbers, tried but not yet tested.
ricker8 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,337 Points:475,510 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:01:25 PM Ignore ricker8 Report Abuse prove it first!
wardancerr Veteran Author Tucson Posts:309 Points:90,455 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:00:22 PM Ignore wardancerr Report Abuse wtg
bobsalwaysmt Champion Author Long Island Posts:2,421 Points:155,680 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 6:56:52 PM Ignore bobsalwaysmt Report Abuse good for them
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,801 Points:678,170 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 6:56:12 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Good luck to Chrysler.
HDRJR Veteran Author Boise Posts:341 Points:109,585 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 6:54:44 PM Ignore HDRJR Report Abuse they better advertise this alot.
nimpy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,128 Points:894,840 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 6:54:36 PM Ignore nimpy Report Abuse I hope it works
ILANGE9 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,546 Points:626,370 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2010 6:53:17 PM Ignore ILANGE9 Report Abuse Great news.